Stockton, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Stockton is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for San Joaquin County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, earthquake, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Stockton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Stockton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Stockton itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are San Joaquin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Stockton along with the rest of the county, not a Stockton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 99.3 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 49 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 2.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 99.9 | Very High |
| Hail | 54.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 62 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 38 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 79.8 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 42.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full San Joaquin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Stockton, CA at risk of?
Stockton is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for San Joaquin County, where Stockton is located, are drought, earthquake, and inland flooding.
What is Stockton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for San Joaquin County, where Stockton is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Stockton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Stockton carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for San Joaquin County.
Has Stockton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 2 hail, 56 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Stockton since 2016.